Senior Consultant - Financial & Accounting Advisory

Oliver James; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial and accounting advisory firm is seeking External Auditors for long-term strategic engagements, offering a unique path to advance quickly within the organization. This role is ideal for candidates with an ambition to rise to controller or CFO levels, and it requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance along with at least 3 years of external audit experience from reputable CPA firms. Strong technical skills and adaptability are a must.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an external auditor from major CPA firms, including one busy season as a senior.
• CPA certification preferred or actively pursuing it.
• Strong technical and auditing abilities, with proficiency in GAAP and FASB rules.

Skills

High Energy and Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Quick Learner

Strong Communication Skills

Self-Assured

Collaborative Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Base Pay Range

$130,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Job Summary

My client offers External Auditors exposure to long‑term, strategic consulting engagements within highly technical areas, enabling them to develop strong & diverse A&F skillsets. This is ideal for those who have ambitions of growing quickly to a controller or CFO level.

Coming out of a public accounting environment, there are endless directions to choose from when thinking about your career—why not try them all? My client is a financial and accounting advisory firm covering a wide variety of large corporate clients. Here, your path is your own. Whether it's FP&A, mergers & acquisitions, technical accounting—you name it; you’ll do it.

Professional Attributes

• High Energy and Enthusiasm: Committed to surpassing client expectations.
• Adaptability: Open to diverse assignments, industries, and roles.
• Quick Learner: Capable of making an immediate impact and delivering value‑added services to clients.
• Strong Communication Skills: Able to build relationships with clients, firm leadership, and colleagues.
• Self‑Assured: Confident in conveying skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients.
• Collaborative Team Player: Eager to contribute to the growth of your immediate team and the firm as a whole.

Skills and Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience: External auditors from major CPA firms with 3+ years of experience, including at least one busy season as a senior. Candidates with a combination of external audit and corporate accounting/finance experience at large public companies are also welcome.
• Certification: CPA preferred or actively pursuing it.
• Corporate Experience: Background in corporate accounting or finance at a large public corporation is a plus but not mandatory.
• Analytical Skills: Strong technical and auditing abilities, including proficiency in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules.
• Technical Proficiency: Excellent desktop computer skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g., macros, pivot tables) preferred.
• Career Stability: Demonstrated career progression and stability in previous roles.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Finance

Industries

Accounting